Just as Bai Hanfei had predicted, Mo Liandi annexed the surrounding cities with irresistible force, which made Mo Yun extremely anxious.
Calculating at this speed, Mo Liandi would reach the capital city within ten days. The troops under Mo Yun's command were suffering consecutive defeats, which greatly damaged his dignity.
Ye Lin also contributed a lot to this situation. He finally managed to crack the poison, and Mo Yun's schemes were exposed to the public. Just as Liu Rumei had said, water can carry a boat as well as capsize it.
The common people were extremely angry, but they were forcibly suppressed by Mo Yun's subordinates. In their hearts, they all hoped that Mo Liandi could quickly reach the capital city and bring them a peaceful and prosperous era.
Mo Liandi had sent his men to infiltrate every corner years ago, which made today's action possible.
At this moment, in the elegant palace, Liu Rumei was sitting leisurely at the table. Seeing Mo Yun who had already reached the door, the corner of her mouth curled up in a mocking smile. "Your Majesty has come here this time. Is it because the prince is about to reach the capital city?"
Mo Yun's face was ashen and ferocious. "So what? I am the real son of heaven! They are just a bunch of small fries. How can they compete with me?"
He was not wrong. A general's success is built on the bones of countless soldiers. This is an eternal truth. He was the king, and the struggle for the throne was always cruel. People said that he was cruel for killing his brother and father, but the road to the throne was paved like this. What was his fault?
If they had to blame someone, they could only blame themselves for not being ruthless enough!
Liu Rumei casually stirred the ash in the incense burner on the table with a silver pick between her fingertips and said indifferently, "If so, Your Majesty, why did you capture this common girl here?"
"Since Your Majesty is so confident, why did you come here?"
Mo Yun felt extremely irritable. His eyes were full of madness. "As long as you are in my hands, how dare he take action?"
As long as Liu Rumei was in his hands, the Great Liang Dynasty would only belong to him! No one could take it away!
Seeing the madness in Mo Yun's eyes, Liu Rumei didn't dare to provoke him anymore. She said indifferently, "Then I wish Your Majesty success."
Mo Yun snorted coldly, said nothing more, and left with a flick of his sleeve.
Liu Rumei watched the gentle fragrance wafting from the incense burner in the censer. The corner of her mouth curled up. Ye Lin's medical skills were really good. But Mo Yun had only come twice. It still lacked a bit of finesse.
Just when she was getting anxious, a maid with her head down walked into the room.
She was extremely petite. Holding the food, she stepped forward respectfully. "Miss Liu, please have your meal."
After saying that, she suddenly looked up and winked playfully at Liu Rumei.
Liu Rumei was shocked. She subconsciously glanced at the guards outside the door and then calmly said, "Okay."
She casually drew a few lines on the table with her fingertips.
The maid immediately understood and respectfully backed out.
The night was charming. The whole palace was shrouded in dark clouds. A petite figure carefully sneaked into the palace and deftly made her way inside.
Liu Rumei saw the person coming and angrily said, "How did you get in here? Do you know where this is? How could you be so reckless?"
The person in front of her smiled brightly and said, "It's okay. Since I have the ability to get in, I have the ability to get out."
Then, she threw herself into Liu Rumei's arms. Her eyes were full of worry. "Liu Liu, did they do anything to you?"
She had seen everything that happened in Xiao Heyuan's courtyard that day but was helpless. She could only watch as Liu Rumei was taken away.
Liu Rumei sighed and shook her head. "Since you have a way to leave here, leave quickly. This place is extremely dangerous. It's not where you should be."
She didn't ask how Yun Xi had managed to get in, and she also noticed that Yun Xi's height had changed a lot.
Yun Xi shook her head. "I'll protect you."
She had managed to sneak in with great difficulty. How could she leave so easily?
"Liu Liu, what were you thinking just now? Is there anything I can help with?" She hadn't forgotten Liu Rumei's expression when she came in.
Liu Rumei shook her head. "It's nothing."
How could she let Yun Xi take risks?
However, even though Liu Rumei didn't say anything, Yun Xi smelled the faint fragrance in the air and guessed something. "Is this the sleeping drug made by Master?"
She had seen this when she was with Ye Lin. This drug was very different from ordinary sleeping drugs. It could make people increasingly irritable and eventually lead to self - destruction.
In an instant, Yun Xi understood Liu Rumei's intention. She smiled and said, "Liu Liu, why don't you give this to me? I know a maid who works in the imperial study. Sprinkling this on her might have a better effect."
Liu Rumei's eyes lit up. "Really?"
Yun Xi nodded. "Yes."
After saying that, she said to Liu Rumei again, "Liu Liu, wait for me to come back. Brother and Master are waiting outside to assist. After I deal with this, I'll come back to take you away. Master said that that person is about to reach the capital city."
Hearing this, Liu Rumei's eyes immediately lit up. She seriously said to Yun Xi, "Be careful."
Yun Xi nodded with a smile. "Okay."
At the same time, two dark shadows were swiftly moving through the night. They stealthily slipped into a shop.
Ye Lin and the others had been waiting for a long time. They stepped forward respectfully. "My lord, Yun Xi has found out the whereabouts of the princess. Heng Niang is inside the palace to assist."
At this moment, another figure flashed into the courtyard. "The person has been taken out."
The person who came was A Nan in black clothes. He dared to be angry but not to act against Mo Liandi's unscrupulous orders to him and his companion!
Fortunately, the reward Mo Liandi gave was quite generous, which prevented him from turning against him. "I'll go find Heng Niang."
Mo Liandi and Ye Zhe followed closely behind, while Ye Lin stayed behind.
Yun Li's eyes were filled with a faint look of worry. "Can they rescue sister?"
Ye Lin was full of confidence. "With the prince around, there's nothing that can't be done!"
However, this matter ultimately exceeded Ye Lin's expectations.
Before the three of them could get close to the palace, they saw from afar that the number of guards at the palace gate had increased several times. They couldn't find any chance to break into the whole palace.
Xue Nan's eyes were full of anxiety. "Something must have happened to them!"
Mo Liandi's expression also changed. Without thinking, he was about to rush in.
Ye Zhe quickly stopped him. "My lord, don't be reckless. As long as you don't show up, Mo Yun won't do anything to the princess!"
"My lord, the big matter is of utmost importance!"
Mo Liandi's eyes were full of malice. He said coldly, "Get out of the way!"
Looking at the furious Mo Liandi in front of him, Ye Zhe felt extremely headache, but his body didn't move an inch.
Just then, Xue Nan suddenly noticed something. He turned and walked towards a secluded corner.
Mo Liandi and the other one saw this and quickly followed.
When they stopped, they saw Xue Nan squatting in the corner of the wall as if he had discovered something. "This was left by Heng Niang."